October 7, 1923 - April 8, 2010
Pamela Murphy, widow of WWII hero and actor, Audie Murphy, died peacefully at her home on April 8, 2010. She is survived by sons, Terry and James. Pam established her own distinctive 30 year career working as a patient liaison at the Sepulveda VA Hospital, where she was much beloved. Services will be held at Forest Lawn (Hollywood Hills) on Friday April 16 at 2:30PM

Any soldier or Marine who walked into the Sepulveda VA hospital and care center in the last 35 years got the VIP treatment from Pam Murphy.

The widow of Audie Murphy – the most decorated soldier in World War II – would walk the hallways with her clipboard in hand making sure her boys got to see a specialist or doctor — STAT. If they didn't, watch out.

What a great story and life she lived.
Thanks for posting this. May she rest in peace.

malloc

04-30-2010, 09:02 PM

I'm not finding much in the way of coverage. I'm trying to find out if she received any sort of Military Honors, a color guard, 21 guns, taps, anything at the funeral. Uniform or no, I think a life of this type of service to veterans deserves some honors.

There's very, very little coverage of the funeral available though.

namvet

04-30-2010, 09:44 PM

I'm not finding much in the way of coverage. I'm trying to find out if she received any sort of Military Honors, a color guard, 21 guns, taps, anything at the funeral. Uniform or no, I think a life of this type of service to veterans deserves some honors.

There's very, very little coverage of the funeral available though.

no I don't think she was eligible for any of that. I don't think she served. if he was buried in a national vet cemetary she can be also. free of charge. i have this set up for me and my wife.

Kay

04-30-2010, 10:04 PM

He's burried at Arlington.

namvet

04-30-2010, 10:11 PM

He's burried at Arlington.

then she the right to be buried beside him. guess she opted out

malloc

04-30-2010, 10:51 PM

no I don't think she was eligible for any of that. I don't think she served. if he was buried in a national vet cemetary she can be also. free of charge. i have this set up for me and my wife.

I was more wondering if the Vet's she helped and served gave the honors. I'm sure no one would have minded.